Oasis is a site-specific sculptural installation fashioned out of discarded clothing to create a fantasy landscape.
Miami-based artist team Alain Guerra and Neraldo de la Paz simulate a mini eco-system stylistically reminiscent of an impressionist painting, in which wearable items become brush strokes and juxtapose a variety of colors and textures to create a three dimensional representation of a vibrantly painted landscape.
This exhibit runs:
Monday - Thursday > 8am - 6pm
Friday > 8am - 7pm
Saturday > 9am - 6pm
Sunday > 10am - 6pm This Exhibit is FREE to the public!
In an effort to expand the opportunities available to its alumni artists, Marwen and Around the Coyote have partnered to present a month-long exhibition highlighting painters, photographers, installation artists and graffiti artists from Marwen's recent alumni.
Participating artists include Sadie Woods, Orlando Camacho, Ricardo Gamboa, Pater Pacheco, and Jennifer Lynn Hall. Marwen provides high quality visual arts education, college planning, and career development programs—all completely free of charge to Chicago’s under-served youth in grades 6-12.
Around the Coyote supports, promotes and makes accessible Chicago 's multidisciplinary arts community.
City Gallery hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 6:30 pm, and Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations has commissioned world-renowned photographer Victor Skrebneski to photograph Chicago residents participating in the 2006 Gay Games Sports and Cultural Festival.
The exhibition will consist of black and white portraits of 14 Chicagoans by Skrebneski, reflecting the spectrum of events at Gay Games VII including athletes, dancers, and musicians. The 14 participants selected reflect Chicago’s communities as a whole and were chosen to reflect diversity within gender, race, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Athletes include: Mark Byrne (rugby), Michael Cheatham (bowling), Marcus Dodd (volleyball), Andrea Fraley (tennis), Jeffrey Fersch (flag football), Mary Garrity (softball), Mia Horberg (soccer), Kyle Jackson (swimming), Drew Jemilo (triathlon), Virginia McGathey (golf), Laura Noah (cycling), Debbie Rijos (physique), Gina Stewart (softball), and Jeff Olson (physique).
For more information, call 312.742.0808 (TTY 312.744.2947), or visit www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs.
Art of the Sensual - Selected Paintings by Luis Fernando Uribe (Colombia)
Host
Time
11 am - 6 pm
Location
Aldo Castillo Gallery
Address
675 N. Franklin St. Chicago
Event Description
OPENING RECEPTION - July 14, 5:30 - 8:30
July 14 - July 29
Gallery Hours - 11:00 - 6:00, Tuesday - Saturday
The art of Luis Fernando Uribe, through vivid colors, entwining forms, and overt subject, has the disarming quality of being deeply erotic without necessarily being directly sexual. His work has been sold to many prominent private collections, as well as, to the the Latin American Art Museum (Long Beach, CA), Museum of Bellas Artes (Medellin, Colombia), the Bellas Artes Museum (Caracas, Venezuela), and the DeYoung Museum (San Fransisco, CA).
Uribe is exclusively represented by the Aldo Castillo Gallery, Chicago.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM or by appointment
Closed Sunday and Monday
The late Chicago Artist Joseph Conlon's series 101 Talismans for a Happy Death will be on display at Aron Packer Gallery. Conlon, who was HIV positive for over 20 years, created the work in the last five years of his life and passed away in 2005.
In the Talismans exhibition, with Talisman defined as an amulet or charm or anything with almost magical power, dream-like photography and video depict scenes such as accidents, tragedies, and sexual escapades gone fatally wrong. Many of the images are self consciously campy and beautiful, diffusing the atmosphere of tragedy, which leads the viewer into the acceptance of the inevitable. Each image is concentrated for maximum psychological impact, then tossed out and repeated as if the artist were compulsively playing out trauma.
Although the images may be shocking, they remind us of this impending inevitability;they also lead the viewer into multiple worlds where anything can happen. Whether it is amusement, shock or surprise, the images force a response while affecting the viewer's possible fears of death, reminding everyone of the cycle of life.
ELEGANT is a traveling USA exhibition of Duane Cramer’s photographic works. It includes black and white images of male and female nudes, architectural elements from around the globe and some recognizable international personalities.
All of the photographs displayed are limited edition 16”X20” silver gelatin prints that have been selenium toned. All prints are signed verso in pencil by the artist. Most images are available for sale.
The Leather Archives & Museum will host a gay erotic Art Sale July 14th - 16th, during the Gay Games.
Hundreds of pieces of original art, photography and quality prints will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the LA&M. Notable artists include Jim Wigler, Lou Thomas, Chuck Arnett, The Hun, Etienne, Aries, Olaf, A.J. and many others. Many of the items available are from the estate of the late Tony DeBlase and were featured in Drummer Magazine, Foreskin Quarterly and many other Desmodus publications.
Museum exhibit galleries will also be open during the art sale.
Cost
$0
Arts Festival Event
Gay Games Online Art Gallery Sponsored by Around the Coyote
Host
Around the Coyote
Time
12 pm - 12 am
Location
www.aroundthecoyote.org
Address
www.aroundthecoyote.org
Event Description
Around the Coyote and the Gay Games have partnered to bring an online exhibition of fine art to an online art gallery to the myriad of events offered througout Chicago during the Gay Games.
The online exhibition features images from some of Chicago's best emerging sculptors, painters, printmakers and photographers along with images from artists from other parts of the world who come to Chicago for the Gay Games.
Around the Coyote is Chicago's preeminent emerging arts organization, now in its 18th year of programming.
Artwork from the online gallery can be seen in person at the 2006 Around the Coyote Fall Festival September 8-10 in Chicago's beautiful Wicker Park art neighborhood.
Cost
$0
Arts Festival Event
VISION 11: Inside Chicago Galleries
Host
Time
5 pm - 9 pm
Location
35+ galleries, River North & the West Loop
Address
around Franklin & Superior Sts (River North); Washington & Peoria Sts (West Loop) & Fulton Market
Event Description
A celebration of visual art in Chicago's galleries. See below for multiple dates and times
July 14: Opening night: 5-8 pm River North; 6-9 pm West Loop (free shuttle 6-8 pm between districts this night only)
July 15 - 29, programming (Tu, W, Th 6-8:00 pm)
Tues./Sat. exhibitions 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat. tours 11:00 am - 12:30pm
The Art Dealers Association of Chicago marks the 11th anniversary of VISION, Chicago's premier celebration of visual arts. Free opening night festivities in both River North and the West Loop will be followed with two weeks of free programming, including gallery talks, happenings, music, meet-the-artist tours, weekend gallery walks and all new exhibitions.
Cost
$0
Arts Festival Event
Opening Reception:
Host
Time
5 pm - 8 pm
Location
NavtaSchulz Gallery
Address
1039 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Event Description
"We Are Family: Portraits of Gay and Lesbian Parents" Photography Exhibit
Groundbreaking photography exhibit showcasing portraits of gay and lesbian parents and their children by pioneering maternity photographer Jennifer Loomis. Presented by Lambda Legal and the NavtaSchulz Gallery, this exhibit of Loomis' work features 11 gay and lesbian families with a variety of ethnic backgrounds and a common sentiment: pride in their children. Loomis' beautiful work presents positive images of family love among LGBT families.
EXHIBIT RUNS July 14 - July 22nd OPENING RECEPTION July 14th, 5:00 - 8:00PM
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Chicago Office of Tourism
Time
6 pm - 10 pm
Location
Spirit of Music Garden
Address
601 S. Michigan Avenue
Event Description
Chicago SummerDance is an eleven-week festival featuring one-hour dance lessons by professional dance instructors, followed by two hours of live music and dancing,
every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, 6 to 9:30 pm, and Sunday afternoon, 4 to 7 pm, weather-permitting.
Chicago SummerDance is formatted into themes featuring the DJ series of electronic dance music on Mondays and Wednesdays, world music ensembles on Thursdays, "popular nights" featuring jazz, Latin, country and funk on Fridays and Saturdays, and ballroon/big band on Sundays.
The Chicago SummerDance Nomadic DJ series continues for its third year, June 19-August 23, 2006. This roaming series
will now be held once a week at various downtown locations in the city, including Daley Plaza, Millennium Park, Grant Park and more.
The DaVinci GayCode: 10 Years of Heresy - The Best of GayCo
Host
Time
7 pm - 9 pm
Location
Theatre Building Chicago
Address
1225 West Belmont Avenue
Event Description
Ten years of award-winning sketch comedy from GayCo Productions.
Born from Chicago’s famous Second City theater, GayCo mixes a homolarious cocktail of comedy and song as they dismantle gay marriage, gay panic and gay life in a post-Brokeback America.
No element of gay and lesbian life goes unscathed: The Queer-eye guys transform into pink-faced minstrels; Gay couples time-share a baby; A pair of lesbians mourn their lesbian death bed; A fag-hag support group spins out of control.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through August 27th. Call Box Office for showtimes
From the opening number that introduces six naked singers with their (clothed) female cohort, to a beautifully sung finale that celebrates the human body in all its imperfections, BARENAKED LADS is an upbeat and engertic evening full of colorful characters.
We see a taping of the nude gourmet's TV show, and meet a Reverend who casts aside both sins and clothes in a grand revival scheme. We meet a married celebrating an anniversary on a nude beach Provincetown, a gonzo personal trainer on Montrose Beach, and a group of grade school children who get an unexpected lesson at the zoo. And we meet Troop Randolph, the glamorous 1930's Hollywood Star whose mansion and pool are overflowing with male beauty.
The Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco announces the Chicago premiere of a musical comedy, Group Therapy, written by June Bonacich. Group Therapy is a freshly twisted, wacky story of a sexually confused woman who is new to San Francisco, trying to find herself--and a mate--in a gay group therapy session in the city's own gay mecca, the Castro.
Group Therapy promises to keep you on the edge of your seat with a variety of hilarious, touching, and thought-provoking songs that evoke the therapy and queer worlds. Come and enjoy outrageous numbers that spotlight dancing chickens, a waltzing Sigmund Freud, and polka-dancing male hairdressers. Group Therapy is sure to be a hit, and seating is limited, so reserve your tickets now!
The workshops focus primarily on aspects of sports for younger and collegiate LGBT athletes, and the state of the LGBT sports movement in areas of the world with relatively large potential for development.
In support of both FGG’s and GLAF’s mission of engendering respect and understanding among the greater community. Panel 1 would support outreach into the high schools and colleges, a potential category of participants. Panel 2 would be a great cultural learning experience for both participants and panelists. All are great networking sessions.
Emerson Thorsen, 13, lives with his parents Kaya and Rog in their eco-home in the wilds of Nova Scotia. His mother enrolls the home-schooled youth in the local school where he meets Don Grant, a solitary, 42-year-old English teacher. Emerson, initially scornful of his teacher, quickly develops his first crush—on Don. The precociously confident boy, raised in a household of casual nudity and sexual openness, throws himself into this awakening of his heart with dangerous abandon.
This is going to be a Whole New Thing. For everyone. 91 min.
Cocktail Reception immediately following.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.reelingfilmfestival.org or call 773-293-1447.
Reeling at Gay Games VII—Be Real: Stories From Queer America
Host
Time
9 pm - 12 am
Location
Film Row Cinema at Columbia College
Address
1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th Floor
Event Description
Bobbie Birleffi’s Be Real profiles six queer Americans across the country who embody the confounding complexity of the 21st century including Chicagoan Tara “Red” Tremmel who fluctuates between genders. Each profile is a portrait of a genuine hero, an individual living his or her life in an authentic way and having an impact on others—family, friends, neighbors, employees, clients, and strangers both in their local GLBT communities and society as a whole. 52 min.
Tara "Red" Tremmel will be in attendance for the screening and a cocktail reception immediately following.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.reelingfilmfestival.org or call 773-293-1447.
The Jean Albano Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition featuring photographs by TOM BIANCHI, held in celebration of GGVII. The show opens on Friday, July 14, 2006, and will run through Saturday, July 29, 2006.
Opening Reception for the artist on Friday, July 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Born in Oak Park, Tom Bianchi received a law degree from Northwestern University. After spending time as a lawyer for Winston & Strawn and Columbia Pictures, Bianchi tore up his law degree and became an artist—one of his first pieces incorporated remnants of his law degree. Bianchi’s earliest works were high-relief wall sculptures that referenced elements of architecture and landscape. Since the early 90’s, Bianchi has focused on photography, capturing the classic male nude in stunningly beautiful poses. Bianchi’s photographs explore sexual energy and, occasionally, the issue of art versus pornography.
Tom Bianchi’s photography books include In Defense of Beauty (1995), In the Studio (1999), and the two-volume edition of On the Couch (2002 & 2004). The artist lives and works in Palm Springs, California.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, or by appointment. For further information, please contact Sarah Kaliski or Lindsey Walton at 312.440.0770.
Out of the Closet, Lisa Nordstrom and guest artists, from bowling balls, luggage, altered clothing and board games to life-altering proclamations and secrets big and small, this mixed media group show features all manner of things formerly closeted.
Art Gecko, 19 Harrison Street, Oak Park More info: 708-358-1950.
"We Are Here" African-American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Images by Richard Lee Gray
Host
The City of Chicago Commission of Human Relations
Time
6 pm - 9 pm
Location
The Stephen Kelly Gallery
Address
750 N. Franklin, Suite 101 Chicago
Event Description
"We Are Here" is a photographic exhibit of African-American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and their families living everyday throughout various Chicago communities. The mission of "We are Here" is to emphasize the diversity within the African-American community. Mr. Gray has given all of us the opportunity to look at diversity beyond the normal black and white definition. A commissioned edition of this exhibit will be housed in the Black Gay and Lesbian permanent collection of the Schomberg Center for Black Culture of the New York Public Library in Harlem.
Harold Washington Library Center, Special Collections and Preservation Division
Address
400 South State Street, 9th Floor, Special Collections Reading Room
Event Description
Chicago Public Library welcomes Gay Games VII to Chicago with Chicago’s Gay Athletic Tradition, a case exhibit about the history and development of gay and lesbian amateur athletic teams in Chicago. The display includes photographs, medals, team apparel and athletic equipment from the 1980s to the present. Teams from the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association and the Windy City Athletic Association are represented, as are local and nation competitions.
Mondays thru Thursdays (Noon - 6:00 PM)
Fridays & Saturdays (Noon - 4:00 PM)
For more information, please call the Library’s Special Collections Reading Room at (312) 747-4875.
Cost
$0
Museums Event
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
Host
The Field Museum
Time
9 am - 5 pm
Location
The Field Museum
Address
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago
Event Description
On November 26, 1922, the tomb of King Tutankhamun was discovered, unlocking the most precious treasures the world had ever known. Throughout the late 70’s, millions of Americans marveled at the treasures of King Tut in an unprecedented museum exhibition. After nearly 30 years, King Tut’s treasures return to America one last time in Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs.
Now open for a limited time at The Field Museum. For tickets and info, www.fieldmuseum.org.
Located in downtown Chicago bordered by Michigan Avenue to the east, Columbus Drive to the west, Randolph St to the north and Monroe St to the south.
Event Description
Sondheim in the Park
A comprehensive and unique weekend-long free tribute to the world-renowned American composer, Stephen Sondheim. The centerpiece will be two spectacular concerts with the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Friday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m.
In addition, throughout the weekend, Chicago musicians and actors will perform Sondheim's works in locations throughout the park, including the Lurie Garden, Wrigley Square and the staircase balconies. Performances: Friday (4-10:00pm); Saturday (1-10:00pm); Sunday (1-5:00pm). Organized by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Grant Park Music Festival. Visit www.MillenniumPark.org.
Cost
$0
Music Event
Legends of Women's Music
Host
Time
7 pm - 10 pm
Location
Merle Reskin Theater
Address
DePaul University - 60 East Balbo Drive
Event Description
Holly Near, Teresa Trull, Barbara Higbie, Nedra Johnson and MC Vickie Shaw in concert.
Women's music legends for one great night of music and fun.
Ticket Prices: $25- $60
Presented by: Windy City Media Group
The Chicago Foundation for Women's Lesbian Leadership Council will host the VIP reception prior to the concert.
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, Amigas Latinas, Orgullo en Acción, Casa Puertorriquena, Association of Latino Men for Action (ALMA) and the Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce
Time
5 pm - 7 pm
Location
Chicago Cultural Center
Address
78 E. Washington
Event Description
Join us for the official Gay Games welcoming reception for Latino Gay Games athlethes as we welcome Latino athletes from around the world at one of Chicago's landmarks, The Chicago Cultural Center.
Enjoy free food, liquor and music as you mix and mingle with delegates from Latin America and meet the athletes representing your country. Come by, say hello and show your support.
This event is organized by the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, Amigas Latinas, Orgullo en Acción, Casa Puertorriquena, Association of Latino Men for Action (ALMA) and the Pilsen Together Chamber of Commerce.
Come and show your Orgullo!!
Cost
$0
Parties Event
Team Chicago Welcomes the World to Chicago!
Host
Time
6 pm - 9 pm
Location
Spin Nightclub
Address
800 W. Belmont (at Halsted)
Event Description
Team Chicago’s second party of the Gay Games season will be held at Spin Nightclub at 800 W. Belmont (at Halsted) on Friday July 14 from 6-9 PM. NO COVER!
ABSOLUT CHICAGO at Champion Zone, Circuit Nightclub
Host
GLAAD & ABSOLUT Vodka
Time
6 pm - 9 pm
Location
Circuit Nightclub
Address
3641 N. Halsted St. Chicago
Event Description
GLAAD's President Neil G. Giuliano and the GLAAD Board of Directors cordially invite you to kick off the Gay Games in Chicago! As a Premium Sponsor of the Gay Games in Chicago please join GLAAD for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and celebrity entertainment while celebrating this historic event.
Guest DJ Randy Bettis
This year’s Patron VIP raffle item: Trip for two (2) on the Caribbean Princess Cruise Ship. Departing February 25, 2007 from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean Islands in a mini-suite with a balcony view, donated by RSVP Vacations (value $4,790).
Ticket prices:
$40 general - 1 admission
$80 VIP - 1 admission, 1 VIP gift bag, participation in VIP area with hosted hors d'oeuvres, free admittance to the Champion Lounge After Party starting at 9:00 PM
$125 Patron VIP Package - 2 admissions, 2 VIP gift bags, participation in VIP area with hosted hors d'oeuvres, free admittance to the Champion Lounge After Party starting at 9:00 PM, 1 entry into the Patron VIP raffle (see above)
SPECIAL GUESTS: Erasure's Andy Bell, Paul Hickey, Dave Kopay, and Matthew Cusick
More updates and surprise guests to be announced...
TEST POSITIVE AWARE NETWORK (TPAN) AND HYDRATE ANNOUNCE THE "POSITIVELY AWARE MONTHLY PARTY."
On Friday, July 14th from 8:00-11:00 pm, Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) and Hydrate will host a special Gay Games social event for HIV-positive people and their friends. Join us for an evening of cocktails, conversation and more. Open bar from 8:00-9:30. Hydrate is located at 3458 N. Halsted. A suggested $5 donation at the door will go directly to support TPAN.
Founded in 1987, TPAN is Chicago’s oldest peer-led AIDS service organization and specializes in peer-led treatment education and support services. TPAN also publishes the internationally known and respected Positively Aware magazine an HIV treatment journal.
Gay Games VII Chicago Women's Kick-Off Party benefiting Gay Games VII Chicago
Olivia, the lifestyle company for lesbians, and the Human Rights Campaign, American's largest LGBT civil rights organization, present a Gay Games VII Chicago Women's Kick Off Party featuring Houston Comets Athlete Sheryl Swoopes in her only Gay Games appearance and LPGA Athlete Rosie Jones, plus dancing and special performances. Net proceeds benefit Gay Games VII Chicago.
Friday, July 14, 9pm Chicago Hilton Hotel, 720 South Michigan Avenue Tickets $25 advance, $35 at the door; net proceeds donated to Gay Games
Please join the Rails Marketing Group and Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus as we welcome men of color from across the globe to Kick off “Night of The Gladiators” at the Prop House. Three rooms ascending dance house music with Chicago’s own legendary DJ Craig Loftis in the “tea room” - Warehouse party; DJ Ken Terry’s New York “Garage” party; DJ Anton & DJ Ransom playing Hip-Hop, Reggaeton and Reggae. A night filled with go-go love and vibration of master beats and base.
We wish to show our friends in the dance community locally and around the nation that we can provide an exciting, entertaining and safe weekend here in Chicago celebrating Chicago Gay Games VII.
A proud affiliate event sponsor of the 2006 Gay Games.
Team Chicago’s second party of the Gay Games season will be held at Spin Nightclub at 800 W. Belmont (at Halsted) on Friday July 14 from 6-9 PM. NO COVER!
For seven years, About Face has created its most powerful, innovative, and celebrated work in collaboration with Chicago's extraordinary community of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trangender) young people. Our audience jumps to its feet in joyful recognition each season at the curtain call of the Youth Theatre production.
This year, About Face is proud to premiere the most powerful Youth Theatre production yet -- The Home Project.
Based on interviews with hundreds of LGBT youth about their experiences with home and homelessness, The Home Project is filled with astonishing, disturbing, and ultimately triumphant stories of young people who struggle to create a perfect society while battling complacency, violence, and apathy. It is the most thrilling, exciting, and important new play to emerge from the talented adult artists and young people of the nationally celebrated About Face Youth Theatre.
A World Premiere by Mary Zimmerman, based on the writings of Marcel Proust and Celeste Albaret, directed by Eric Rosen.
When she took the job as Marcel Proust’s housekeeper, Céleste Albaret thought she was just filling in for someone on sick leave. Little did she know that she would spend the next dozen years at Proust’s side, serving his smallest whim, staying up until dawn gossiping about the glitterati – and hearing of his shocking sojourns into Paris’ infamous brothels.
M. Proust chronicles the unlikely relationship between one of the world’s most revered novelists, and the unlettered country girl who fell under his spell, becoming his closest companion and his steadfast defender against persistent rumors of his “secret life.”
June 15th Through July 23rd - Thursday through Saturday at 7:30p.m. Sundays at 6p.m.
Jim Provenzano's electrifying novel about two high school wrestlers coming of age is brought to exciting life on-stage as Bailiwick celebrates Chicago's Gay Games!
PINS is a compelling story of loving peer pressure, supportive yet confused families, and the mad tangle of emotions set against the backdrop of competitive high school wrestling.
Jeffrey, a gay actor/waiter has sworn off sex after too many bouts with his partners about what is "safe" and what is not. In gay New York, though, sex is not something you can avoid. Just after he's reconciled himself to celibacy, Jeffrey's flamboyant friends introduce him to the man of his dreams, who also happens to be HIV-positive. What follows is a moving and audacious romantic comedy with a difference- one in which the quest for love and really fabulous clothes meet, and where unflagging humor prevails even when tragedy might be just around the corner.
In the hilariously hip musical comedy, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser.
“Can you spell i-r-r-e-s-i-s-t-i-b-l-e? SPELLING BEE is riotously funny and remarkably ingenious. Gold stars all around,” says the New York Times. In the Wall Street Journal, SPELLING BEE was called, “perfect in every possible way – that rarity of rarities, a super-smart musical that is also a bona fide crowd-pleaser. An ingenious blend of simplicity and sophistication, it’s not merely funny, it's wise.” The critic went on to say, “I predict it will run forever.” THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE appears in an open-ended engagement at Chicago’s Drury Lane Theatre, located at 175 East Chestnut Street.
Changes: A Science Fiction Tap Dance Opera featuring the music of David Bowie
Host
Chicago Tap Theatre
Time
8 pm - 10 pm
Location
Athenaeum Theater Studio 3
Address
2936 N. Southport - Chicago
Event Description
The critically-acclaimed Chicago Tap Theatre is proud to present their fourth all-original story show Changes: A Science Fiction Tap Dance Opera. Featuring the music of David Bowie, the story concerns Major Tom's journey to a planet of lovely creatures enslaved by an evil tyrant. Chicago Tap Theatre has been gaining noteriety and attention for the past four years to become Chicago's favorite dance-theater company. Come see a tap dance show that turns all genre conventions inside-out and revel in the dark and intriguing story.
In honor of the Gay Games, Live Bait Theater celebrates all things gay in July by inviting three fabulous gay solo artists to perform individual hour - long works.
Golden Corral
Written & performed by Joe Steiff, Directed by Brigid Murphy
Pay-What-You-Can preview: Thursday July 13 at 8:15pm
Performances: Fri./Sat. July 14-22 at 8:15pm
Other Funny Stories About Cancer
Written & performed by Brian Lobel, Directed by Margot Bordelon
Pay-What-You-Can preview: Thursday July 13 at 9:30 pm
Performances: Fri./Sat. July 14-22 at 9:30pm
Fri./Sat. August 11-12 at 8:15pm
Nothing Left But The Smell: A Republican On Welfare
Written & performed by Erika Lopez
Performances: Fri./Sat. July 21-22 at 8pm. 2 NIGHTS ONLY!
Live Bait remounts Joe Steiff’s hit solo show Golden Corral (directed by Brigid Murphy) about growing up gay in rural Appalachia; Brian Lobel’s Other Funny Stories About Cancer (Directed by Margot Bordelon) dives into the worlds of youth mentoring, queer identities, virginity and mortality; and finally, Nothing Left but the Smell: A Republican on Welfare by pseudo-San Franciscan, Erika Lopez.
Known for her successful philosophical/bad-sex/motorcycle novel, Flaming Iguanas and The Trilogy of Tomatoes. Lopez had it all and threw it all away. This show is about her more recent adventure of standing in the welfare line.
Tickets
All tickets are $15. Two-Show Pass-$20.
Four - Show pass $30. Student tickets are $10.
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